The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants aim to help communities end homelessness. They provide funding to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, including those fleeing domestic violence, and to support youth under 24 experiencing homelessness. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and share successful strategies nationwide.
Who it's for: This grant is for nonprofit providers, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and educational institutions. It's specifically aimed at those who can help rehouse homeless individuals and families, and support youth under 24 experiencing homelessness.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian Tribal government, city, township, or county government.
- Not being a private or public institution of higher education.
- Not being a special district or state government.
- Inability to provide cost sharing or matching funds.
- Not focusing on community development or homelessness.
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status or governmental authority.
- Detailed project proposal.
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details.
- Documentation of past performance in similar projects.
- Partnership agreements if applicable.
- Evidence of community need and support.
- Plan for measuring project outcomes.
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM).
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching funds are required.
- Strict deadlines for application submission.
- Complex eligibility requirements.
- Need to demonstrate community impact and sustainability.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, state governments, and county governments. These entities must be able to demonstrate a commitment to community development and the ability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds.
Overview
This grant is for nonprofit providers, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and educational institutions. It's specifically aimed at those who can help rehouse homeless individuals and families, and support youth under 24 experiencing homelessness.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian Tribal government, city, township, or county government.
- Not being a private or public institution of higher education.
- Not being a special district or state government.
- Inability to provide cost sharing or matching funds.
- Not focusing on community development or homelessness.
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to rehouse homeless individuals and families, support youth homelessness initiatives, and develop community-wide strategies to prevent and end homelessness.
Total Program Funding
$4,040,000,000
Expected Awards
7000
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 26, 2026(74 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or educational institution.
- Register with SAM and obtain a DUNS number or UEI.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal addressing homelessness.
- Develop a budget plan including cost-sharing details.
- Gather documentation of past project performance.
- Secure partnership agreements if collaborating with other entities.
- Collect evidence of community need and support.
- Outline a plan for measuring project outcomes.
- Submit application by the deadline.